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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod 12 points 6 days ago (4 children)

They’re wider and longer because the EPA uses the area under the tires to determine fuel economy requirements.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago

*NHTSA, but yes.

[–] tomkatt 3 points 6 days ago

😲😳 That explains so much…

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

So... The car equivalent of adding those extra cucumber slices to the burger so it doesn't count as a confectionery item?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

I wonder if dissolving the EPA would lead to smaller cars in a roundabout sort of way.